Legendary actor Dharmendra was remembered in the ceremony’s In Memoriam segment. The awards were held at the famous Royal Festival Hall in London. Fans in India and around the world felt proud and touched to see him honoured at such a prestigious event.
The In Memoriam segment is always a very emotional part of the BAFTA Awards. This year, it was especially meaningful for Indian cinema fans. Dharmendra’s photo appeared on the big screen along with other film personalities who passed away in the past year. The tribute was accompanied by a live performance from Jessie Ware, who sang the classic song “The Way We Were.” Her soft and emotional performance added to the touching atmosphere as the names and images of the departed actors appeared one by one.
Alongside Dharmendra, international stars such as Diane Keaton, Terence Stamp, and Val Kilmer were also remembered. Other legends featured in the montage included Catherine O’Hara, Rob Reiner, Gene Hackman, Robert Duvall, Tom Stoppard, Brigitte Bardot, Lalo Schifrin, and Michael Madsen. Seeing Dharmendra honoured alongside these international stars made the moment even more special for Indian fans.
Dharmendra was born in Ludhiana in 1935. He started his acting career in 1960 with Dil Bhi Tera Hum Bhi Tere. He gained attention early on with films such as Bandini, Ayee Milan Ki Bela, and Khamoshi. His first major success came with Phool Aur Patthar, which made him a superstar in Hindi cinema.
Over his six-decade career, Dharmendra acted in many memorable films. Some of his most loved works include Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Seeta Aur Geeta, Chupke Chupke, Sholay, and Yaadon Ki Baraat.
Seeing him honoured on such a global stage was a proud and emotional moment for fans everywhere.
